How many immigrants are in Vermont?
About 28K in 2021. This represents 4.4% of Vermont's population, or approximately 3 in 70 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents who may be naturalized US citizens, authorized entrants, or undocumented individuals.
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In 2021
28K
Vermont residents were foreign-born
In 2021
3 in 70
Vermont residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Vermont increased from 24.4K in 2011 to 28K in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of Vermont's total population was 4.4% in 2021, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and up from 3.9% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Vermont
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest shares of foreign-born residents were Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% and Beckley, WV at 0.8%, respectively. In Vermont, the Burlington-South Burlington metro area had the highest foreign-born population share at 6.8%.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro Area | 6.8% |
